armed might; military power; the sword; force
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to attempt; to test; to try out
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
technology; technique; technical
perfect; complete; flawless
cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
foreigner; alien; stranger
citizens of one's own country; fellow countrymen; compatriots
unexpectedly; by chance; by accident
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
selling oneself (into bondage) (esp. for prostitutes)
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly